Table 3.

Multivariable analysis of factors associated with STH infections among pre-school aged children in Busia County, Kenya

Factors	STH Combined [aOR (95%CI); p-value]
Household members
≤ 5	Reference
> 5	1.32 (0.73–2.42); p = 0.361
Parent’s occupation
Farming	0.34 (0.09–1.24); p = 0.103
Small business	0.50 (0.14–1.75); p = 0.279
Fishing	1.09 (0.28–4.35); p = 0.899
Employed	Reference
Tablets received when last dewormed
One	8.68 (1.13–66.89); p = 0.038*
More than one	Reference
Improved water source for drinking
Yes	Reference
No	2.46 (1.26–4.82); p = 0.009*
Eat soil
Yes	1.62 (0.77–3.44); p = 0.205
No	Reference

*Indicates a significant p-value